Karol Schaeffer v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Karol Schaeffer filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on September 23, 2020, caused her to suffer a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA). The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On January 26, 2024, the Respondent conceded that Petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the Respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on March 28, 2024, a decision awarding damages was issued. The Respondent filed a proffer indicating that Petitioner should be awarded $70,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to.

The Chief Special Master awarded Karol Schaeffer a lump sum payment of $70,000.00 as compensation for all damages.